Butler County, Ohio
OH · FIPS 39017 · ACS 2024 5-Year Estimates
| Metric | Value | vs National | Rank | Percentile |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total Population | 392,876 | — | #188 / 3,222 | |
| Median Household Income | $81,590 | +8.6% | #519 / 3,222 | |
| Median Age | 37.2 years | -4.4% | #2,721 / 3,222 | |
| Median Home Value | $258,500 | -8.3% | #847 / 3,222 | |
| Median Gross Rent | $1,135 | -2.4% | #650 / 3,222 | |
| Poverty Rate | 11.8% | -6.2% | #1,232 / 3,222 | |
Demographics
Butler County has a population of 392,876, making it the #188 most populous county in the US. The median age is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median.
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The median household income in Butler County is $81,590, ranking #519 out of 3,222 counties — 8.6% above the national median. The poverty rate is 11.8% and unemployment stands at 5.1%.
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The median home value in Butler County is $258,500 (-8.3% vs national). Renters pay a median of $1,135/mo and the homeownership rate is 69.9%.
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93.8% of residents in Butler County have health insurance coverage, which is 2.2% above the national rate.
About Butler County, Ohio
Butler County, Ohio has a total population of 392,876, making it the 188th most populous county in the United States. The median age in Butler County is 37.2 years, which is 4.4% below the national median of 38.9 years.
The median household income in Butler County is $81,590, which ranks #519 of 3,222 counties nationwide. This is 8.6% above the national median of $75,149. The poverty rate is 11.8%, lower than the national rate of 12.6%. The unemployment rate stands at 5.1%.
The median home value in Butler County is $258,500, 8.3% below the national median. Renters in Butler County pay a median gross rent of $1,135 per month. The homeownership rate is 69.9%, compared to the national rate of 64.4%.
In Butler County, 32.8% of residents aged 25 and older hold a bachelor's degree or higher, 2.5% below the national average of 33.7%. Health insurance coverage stands at 93.8% of the population. The average commute time for workers is 26.6 min.
Butler County is a diverse community. The largest racial or ethnic group is White (non-Hispanic) at 74.6% of the population, followed by Black (non-Hispanic) (8.3%) and Hispanic or Latino (7.0%).
All data for Butler County, Ohio comes from the U.S. Census Bureau's American Community Survey (ACS) 5-Year Estimates. These figures are estimates based on survey sampling and are subject to margin of error. For the most detailed and up-to-date data, visit the Census Bureau's official data portal.